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Great Basin National Park
Camping
 

General Information
Great Basin National Park has four developed campgrounds with vault toilets, picnic tables, tent pads, and campfire grills.  There are no hookups or leveled parking sites.  Campsites are limited to eight people, three tents, and two vehicles per site.  There are three campgrounds that have accessible sites.  

There are also two primitive campgrounds along Snake Creek and Strawberry Creek Roads.  Sites have picnic tables and fire rings.

Lower Lehman Creek is the only campground open year round.  Other campgrounds are generally open from May until October, weather permitting.  Water may not be available early and late in the season, and is not available in the winter at Lower Lehman Creek.   Fees are reduced if water is not available.  Since exact opening and closing dates are dependent on weather conditions, contact a visitor center at (775) 234-7331 or check the current conditions for information specific to your arrival date. 

Reservations
All park camping is on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations can be made, except for the Grey Cliffs Group Campground.  Campsites may not be "saved" or reserved for family or friends arriving later. Campgrounds often fill on weekends and holidays in the summer months.  Visitors are advised to find a campsite early in the day.

Camping Fees
$12.00 for developed campgrounds per night/per site.
$6.00 for Golden Age/Golden Access card holders.
Primitive campgrounds have no fee. 

Group Camping
Large groups can be accomodated at the Grey Cliffs Group Campground.  Three designated group sites provide privacy, and ensure that groups do not disturb campers in the regular campgrounds.  Go to the Group Camping page for more information.

 

RV Sanitary Station
There is a dump station, potable water, and trash receptacles located 1/2 mile inside the park on the main entrance road (NV Hwy 488). The dump station is usually open late May to October (weather permitting) and closed in the winter. No discounts for Golden Age or Golden Access cardholders.  Fee: $5.

 

Showers
There are no shower facilities in the park. Pay showers are available outside the park at the Whispering Elms Motel, Campground & RV Park ($5), the Baker Sinclair Gas Station ($2), and The Border Inn ($3).

 

Firewood
Firewood is not available for purchase in the park. Ferg's Firewood provides bundled wood, available at two 24-hour self pay stations in Baker. 

 

Regulations
Campground regulations are posted on the campground bulletin boards. Visitors are responsible for knowing and following all regulations. 

Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive in Spring
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Wheeler Peak in Fall; photo taken by Rick Yates
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Bristlecone Pine; photographed by Kathy Billings  

Did You Know?
Many of Great Basin National Park's bristlecone pines were growing at the time the Egyptians were building the pyramids. Not only are the trees themselves old, but the needles alone can be 25-40 yrs old!

Last Updated: August 18, 2008 at 18:49 EST